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Soviet naval infantrymen (marines) man a line of BTR-60PB amphibious armored personnel carriers, in front of a Pomornik class air cushion landing craft on the beach, during a demonstration for visiting Americans. The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

A Soviet and an American sailor shake hands aboard the American's ship. The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Two Soviet naval infantry (Marine) officers stand on the pier, while a group of Soviet Sailors behind them look at the Mark 141 quad Harpoon missile canisters conspicuous on the fantail of the docked Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51). GATES and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

A Soviet naval infantryman (marine) stands with an arm on his PT-76 light amphibious tank, on display for visiting Americans. The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwil visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

An American Sailor poses for the camera with some Soviet contemporaries during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Two Soviet Sailors take a ride in a miniature version of the destroyer USS SPRUANCE (DD 963) as a US Navy lieutenant steers. Three Soviet ships have come to Norfolk for a five-day goodwill visit: the Guided Missile Cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV (CG 088), the guided missile destroyer OTLICHNYY (DDG 434) and the Replenishment Oiler GENRIKH GASANOV. This is the first time that Soviet naval vessels have visited an American military port

The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) ride at anchor in the harbor. To their left is the Soviet guided missile cruisers SLAVA, with other Soviet warships behind it. The Americans are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US naval vessels since World War II

Soviet and American naval personnel mingle with the local populace on the waterfront during the goodwill visit of the Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the Guided Missile Frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

An American petty officer points out a detail on a Soviet warship model on display during the visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second goodwill visit by American warships to a Soviet port since World War II. (SUBSTANDARD)

A Soviet Naval infantryman (marine) sits on a small craft. Moored behind it is the Soviet guided missile cruiser AZOV, fully dressed for the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). The Americans are making the second such visit by US warships to a Soviet port since World War II. (SUBSTANDARD)

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Base: Sevastopol

Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)

Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen

Release Status: Released to Public

Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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soviet naval infantryman soviet naval infantryman marine craft cruiser azov missile cruiser azov goodwill goodwill visit aegis uss missile cruiser uss thomas s gates frigate kauffman missile frigate uss kauffman ffg americans warships port soviet port war world war ii substandard uss thomas s gates guided missile frigate guided missile cruiser aegis guided missile cruiser soviet union 1940 s 40 s high resolution missile cruiser uss thomas ph 1 scott allen us navy ships us navy missile cruiser world war two second world war russia us national archives
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04/08/1989
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label_outline Explore Missile Cruiser Azov, Azov, Ph 1 Scott Allen

An aerial stern view of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) underway

A starboard view of the guided missile frigate KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) as it passes an old fort on the Kennebec river while en route to sea trials

A young Ukranian woman in traditional costume presents Vice Admiral R. Paul Ilg, deputy commander-in-chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, with an ornately decorated loaf of bread. The guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) underway during sea trials

A television cameraman films the meeting as Russian citizens converse with a U.S. Navy officer shortly after the arrival of the high endurance cutter USCGC CHASE (WHEC-718) and the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG-41). The two U.S. vessels are in Vladivostok on a three-day goodwill visit

A sailor assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) is reunited with his wife on the pier. The Thomas S. Gates has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A Visit Board Search and Seizure team from the U.S. Navy guided missile cruiser USS Thomas S. Gates (CG 51), prepares to board a Panamanian vessel for a simulated medical call during PANAMAX 2005.

With bayonets fixed on their AK-47 assault rifles, Soviet naval infantry (Marine) commandos perform hand-to-hand combat drills for their American visitors. The guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US naval vessels since World War II

Sailors gather on the bow of a Sovremenny class guided missile destroyer as the vessel stands moored beside a Manych class water tanker. The Russian sailors are watching the departure of the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG-41) and the high endurance cutter USCGC CHASE (WHEC-718) following their three-day goodwill visit to the Russian port

PETTY Officer 3rd Class Thomaston signs souvenirs for Soviet children during the visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second goodwill visit by American warships to a Soviet port since World War II

A Soviet sailor shares a laugh with a child and her mother as they stand on the pier in front of the Soviet guided missile destroyer ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV. Three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are in San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit

Tugs assist the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) as it enters the Kennebec River during launching

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